- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Larchmont, NY
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361824001644
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Larchmont · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Larchmont, NY.
School address
District: Mamaroneck Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361824001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 361824001644 · Larchmont, NY Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13.3:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mamaroneck High School (1,764 students)
Central School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mamaroneck Hig
Mamaroneck High School
1,764 students
- Hommocks Schoo
Hommocks School
1,284 students
- Murray Avenue 689
Murray Avenue School
689 students
- Chatsworth Ave 652
Chatsworth Avenue School
652 students
- Mamaroneck Ave 611
Mamaroneck Avenue School
611 students
- This school 520
Central School
520 students
What this shows Central School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Central School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mamaroneck Union Free School District reports $25,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamaroneck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hommocks School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murray Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mamaroneck Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Larchmont, NY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
13.1% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Larchmont, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central School rank among public schools in Larchmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Larchmont, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mamaroneck Union Free School District?
Besides Central School, Mamaroneck Union Free School District also operates Mamaroneck High School (1,764 students), Hommocks School (1,284 students), and Murray Avenue School (689 students). See the Mamaroneck Union Free School District district page for the complete list.